1 November 2012 · Delegated
29, Ballakermeen Drive, Douglas, Isle Of Man, IM1 4je
This application sought permission to erect extensions to a two-storey semi-detached dwelling at 29 Ballakermeen Drive, Douglas. The property sits on the northern side of Ballakermeen Drive, with its rear elevation backing onto a cul-de-sac within Ballakermeen Close. The application was refused by the Department of Infrastructure acting under delegated powers. The decision notice identified that the height, massing, and proximity of the proposed extension to the boundary with the neighbouring property at No. 27 would cause an unacceptable overbearing impact on the outlook from that property. The officer's assessment also raised concerns about the wider impact of the development on the character and appearance of the surrounding area and on the amenity of adjacent properties.
The application was refused because the height, massing, and proximity of the proposed extension to the boundary of 27 Ballakermeen Drive would create an unacceptable overbearing impact on the outlook from that neighbouring property. The officer also recommended refusal on grounds of impact on the character of the surrounding area and the amenity of adjacent properties.
Refusal Reasons
General Policy 2
this proposal would result in unacceptable harm to the amenity of No. 27, contrary to GP2 part (g) of the Isle of Man Strategic Plan 2007
General Policy 2: Development which is in accordance with the land-use zoning and proposals in the appropriate Area Plan and with other policies of this Strategic Plan will normally be permitted, provided that the development: (a) is in accordance with the design brief in the Area Plan where there is such a brief; (b) respects the site and surroundings in terms of the siting, layout, scale, form, design and landscaping of buildings and the spaces around them; (c) does not affect adversely the character of the surrounding landscape or townscape; (d) does not adversely affect the protected wildlife or locally important habitats on the site or adjacent land, including water courses; (e) does not affect adversely public views of the sea; (f) incorporates where possible existing topography and landscape features, particularly trees and sod banks; (g) does not affect adversely the amenity of local residents or the character of the locality; (h) provides satisfactory amenity standards in itself, including where appropriate safe and convenient access for all highway users, together with adequate parking, servicing and manoeuvring space; (i) does not have an unacceptable effect on road safety or traffic flows on the local highways; (j) can be provided with all necessary services; (k) does not prejudice the use or development of adjoining land in accordance with the appropriate Area Plan; (l) is not on contaminated land or subject to unreasonable risk of erosion or flooding; (m) takes account of community and personal safety and security in the design of buildings and the spaces around them; and (n) is designed having due regard to best practice in reducing energy consumption. 6.3 Development outside of areas zoned for development
Paragraph 8.12.1 (extensions to dwellings in built up areas or sites designated for residential use)
there will be a general presumption in favour of extensions to existing property where such extensions would not have an adverse impact on either adjacent property or the surrounding area in general.
